Medway · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Cliffe, Medway
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Cliffe. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
- Historic house shoots
Book a hog roast in Cliffe
Film set catering for your shoot in Cliffe
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. On the menu are new potatoes, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater period locations and unit base lunches.
Rural locations near Cliffe can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Cliffe ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Shooting in Cliffe: unit bases and access
Cliffe is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Shoots in Cliffe are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Cliffe is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Cliffe is about 26 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west of the centre.
We cater shoots across ME3. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Station Road, St Helens Road and Chesterton Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Cliffe Woods (2 miles south), Church Street (2 miles south-west), Mockbeggar (3 miles south), Lower Higham (3 miles south-west) and Higham (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south) and Luton (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find French Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.8 miles south). The countryside around Cliffe includes Gad's Hill and Thurrock Thameside Nature Park.
- Local pubs include The Evening Star pub (within half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Cliffe
Other occasions in Cliffe
Who books film set catering in Cliffe?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
People around Cliffe book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Wrap days
- Period locations
Historic houses near Cliffe include Temple Manor (4.9 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A named contact at base
- Vehicle access to base
- A safe distance from kit
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count crew needing an alternative
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Cliffe questions
Which station is closest to Cliffe?
Higham station, about 2.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Cliffe close to London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away